Teaching Assistant Level 1

Kingfisher Special School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 9QR

Deadline is tomorrow

• Expected start date

  1 September 2022

• Application deadline

  30 June 2022 at 9:00am

• Date listed

  20 June 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • SEND responsibilities
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 32.5 hours per week term time only plus 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: £19,294 (FTE)

Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summary

We are seeking to appoint outstanding Level 1 Teaching Assistants that have:
• Successful experience of working with children of a relevant age and/or learning need
• The highest standards for themselves and children
• A passion to be part of a creative and personalised approach to learning
• A commitment to be part of a team to secure the best outcomes for children

In response, we can offer successful candidates:
• An exciting journey of Trust growth underpinned by aspiration, integrity and respect
• Ambitious, inquisitive and motivated learners
• A culture of partnership working
• ‘A Place of Learning’ for all
• A motivated, talented and compassionate staff team

Additional allowances

SEN allowance

Applying for the job

Completed applications, together with a covering letter, to be e-mailed to recruitment@kingfisher.school

Supporting documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Form.doc - 479 KB (opens in a new tab)

L1 Advert.pdf - 280 KB (opens in a new tab)

L1 TA Job Description.pdf - 284 KB (opens in a new tab)

About Kingfisher Special School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
• School website: Kingfisher Special School website (opens in a new tab)
• Contact email: recruitment@kingfisher.school
• Contact phone number: 01617705910
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingfisher-special-school (opens in a new tab)

Kingfisher Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust which was set up in 2016 and incorporates Kingfisher Special School, Halcyon Way School, Littlemoor Primary School and Medlock Valley Primary School. The Trust is planning to grow wisely over the next few years, looking to work in partnership with like-minded schools with a similar culture, be they mainstream or special.

The special school element of the Trust continues to grow with Halcyon Way now open and pupil numbers increasing over the next 3 years. Halcyon Way meet the needs of pupils with severe/moderate learning needs, whilst Kingfisher Special School continues to meet the needs of pupils with severe and complex learning needs.

Kingfisher Learning Trust is founded on respect for everyone within the Trust family by encouraging and celebrating diversity. With a creative and flexible approach based on high aspirations, there is a commitment to providing opportunities for learning in a safe, supportive environment. The Trust is ambitious for every learner to grow as an individual and develop knowledge and skills to contribute to society. Research and reflective practice ensures an ever-evolving innovative provision across each school that gives everyone a voice and an opportunity to celebrate success.

Arranging a visit to Kingfisher Special School

Visits to Kingfisher Special School are welcome, please contact the school office on 0161 770 5910 to arrange

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